As Rex was basking today I noticed that a part of his shell seems to be shedding...only one section (sorry, my terminology of RES really sucks ) (OK, like, you know how shells have different sections and stuff??? )
Rex's shell is about 3.5" long, and I'm not sure how old he is. His claws and tail are long, so I'm guessing he's male.
My sister bought Rex (and his friend, Flower) in Florida while on vacation 6 months ago, (I live in Kansas-it's a wonder how she got them on an airplane....) Anyway, she bought them from a Family Dollar or some cheap store of the such. "They looked pitiful" she told me.
She went off to college and left their care in my hands... I think I'm feeding them too much, because they grew rather quickly, and I'm now worried that they are pyramiding. (I read about it in a book?? I dunno)
I'll try to set up pictures, but I'm not computer savvy, (that and my house (and computer) got struck by lightning last month and I've not tried to fix it yet)
RAMBLING! (I need to get to the point, huh?) Is it possible for turtles to shed? I've read somewhere that it is acceptable for the skin to shed, but the shell??
Help would be greatly appreciated...sorry I have no pics.
I feel so guilty! Like I'm letting these little guys down! Hrmm.